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| liq·uid [ líkwid ] |
noun (plural liq·uids) |
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1. flowing substance: a substance in a condition in which it flows, that is a fluid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and whose shape but not volume can be changed
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2. phonetics consonant pronounced without friction: a consonant that is pronounced without friction and is capable of being prolonged like a vowel. In modern English, "l" and "r" are liquids.
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adjective |
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1. consisting of liquid: relating to, characteristic of, or consisting of a liquid or liquids
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2. smooth and fluent: moving or produced in a smooth and fluent way
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3. finance convertible to cash: easily converted into cash
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4. clear: clear and shining
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5. phonetics articulated without friction: describes a consonant that is articulated without friction and is capable of being prolonged like a vowel
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin liquidus "fluid" < liquere "be fluid"] |
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  liq·uid·ly adverb |
| liq·uid·ness noun |
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